Their albums have been released through Peter Gabriel's Real World Records and they are also reportedly the best-selling band on the label, only exceeded in sales by Gabriel himself. Their striking live performances have often become the highlights of the WOMAD concert festivals. They signed a contract with Real World obliged to release five albums, of which the 2005 release Anatomic is the last. At this writing it is unclear what path the band will take in the future.
In 2003, they changed their name to the simpler Afrocelts; however, two of their latest albums, Pod, a compilation of new mixes of songs from the first four albums, and their fifth studio album Anatomic uses the long and familiar form. This decision is apparently informed by the fact that they are well-known as Afro Celt Sound System.
All Remains
Afro Celt Sound System Lyrics
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A murmur, a clear mist, a river
A house where the hillside is sleeping
All remains
The hurt you hold just melts away
Fly the blue horizon
I see across and turn into the sky
Calling out, it? s drifting out of view
The hurt you hold just melts away
All remains
The lyrics to Afro Celt Sound System's song "All Remains" describe a deep emotional journey through the realisation that all pain and struggle ultimately fades away. The first line, "Emotion inside her, growing," sets the tone for the introspective and deeply personal nature of the song. The singer undergoes a transformation, represented by the imagery of a murmuring, clear mist river and a sleeping hillside. As the hurt and pain the singer holds inside begin to melt away, she gains a renewed sense of peace and perspective. The Blue Horizon becomes a metaphor for endless possibilities and a chance to start afresh, while the lines "I see across and turn into the sky/Calling out, it's drifting out of view" hint at a sense of release.
As the song progresses, the lyrics repeat the line "All remains/The hurt you hold just melts away," emphasising the cyclical nature of life and the fact that pain and joy are intertwined. The final repetition of these lines signifies a sense of acceptance and understanding, as the singer comes to terms with the transient nature of existence.
Overall, the lyrics of "All Remains" convey a message of hope and resilience in the face of life's challenges. The emotional journey depicted in the lyrics is a universal one, and the song's uplifting message will resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Emotion inside her, growing
A feeling is growing within her
A murmur, a clear mist, a river
There is a soft sound and a clear haze, resembling a flowing river
A house where the hillside is sleeping
There is a house settled on a sleeping hill
All remains
Everything is still, calm, and peaceful
The hurt you hold just melts away
Any pain or sorrow you carry with you disappears
Fly the blue horizon
Glide over the open blue sky
I see across and turn into the sky
I see beyond what is in front of me and lift my gaze to the sky
Calling out, it's drifting out of view
There is a distant call that fades away from my view
All remains
Everything is still, calm, and peaceful
The hurt you hold just melts away
Any pain or sorrow you carry with you disappears
All remains
Everything is still, calm, and peaceful
Writer(s): Simon Emmerson, Martin Russell, James Mcnally Copyright: Real World Music Ltd.
Contributed by Tristan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.